There's a reason why enterprise companies "get" Linux and open source. It's not just because of the security and reliability -- it's for the software. Check out this list of best in breed tools for HRM and ERP.

For new users to Linux, there might be times when you need to change the permissions of a file. Jack Wallen shows you how this is done without having to touch the command line. With just your file browser, you can work all the file permission magic a new user needs.

Although the Unity Smart Scopes project has been delayed until the Ubuntu 13.10 release, it is still an amazing tool. Jack Wallen shows you how to get the Unity Smart Scopes installed on your Ubuntu 13.04 desktop.

The new Ubuntu "looks" were announced a while back and Jack Wallen is far from "impressed." Read on to see what Jack thinks of Ubuntu's bold new look (and what he thinks Ubuntu should really be doing).

Microsoft has dusted off their tried and true patent portfolio and taken up Mafia-like bullying once again. The on again, off again love affair with open source is, seemingly, off again. Jack Wallen has his say.